Is reloading 9mm cost effective?

[ehull20000]

That dye sounds like a good idea.  Is that something you would purchase locally or would it be simpler to order it online?  I've never bought or used dye like that so that's why I ask.  

[A.J. Holst]

If you are reloading just to save money on 9mm it's probably not worth it unless you are shooting high volumes. To me it's more about tuning ammo to my guns and relaxing that it is economics.


Edit - Stupid IOS Auto Correct.

I don't reload as it would take too much time away from posting on TGO.

However, I do have friends who do... I believes battleop captures the essence and zen of Reloading.

[Grunt67]

I only shoot JHP (yes, it's more expensive, but it is what it is.... I prefer to practice with what I carry) my cost for Montana Gold JHP 115 grain is .09 cents. Free brass. .03 for primer. powder is 23.00 per pound. Total cost per box of 50 is $6.80.  

 

You might compare that price to Perfecta on sale, or blazer, Federal or Tulaammo.... at say 10-12 per box of 50 (when not on sale). But it is not a real comparison. If you compare apples to apples, you would have to compare my JHP rounds to Winchester or Remington bulk JHP, ranging from 140- 180 for a box of 300.  That works out to about $23 dollars a box of 50.

 

So.... for $6.80/50 I get handcrafted JHP, tailored for my pistol, using a premium 115 grain bullet, or I get bulk for $23/50.

 

All this said, I can tell you that my ammo and my guns will all outshoot me on my best day, but since I only load JHP, I am assured that my guns will always run JHP flawlessly.  Peace of mind. OH... and since I'm shooting jacketed rounds... I don't need another barrel for a Glock.

 

Just my 2 cents...

DaFadda

 

p.s. in a previous post, a response was that the ballistics on MG bullets isn't up to the current standard for "carry ammo".  I can't agree or disagree, because I simply don't know about the ballistics....but I don't carry my handloads. I practice with them. I carry commercial ammo. 

 

 I do the same. I reload Hornady XTP in my 9 & 40. Not really a big difference in price, plus, I've got a good carry load if need be.